TacX Fortius
Introducing the TacX Fortius interactive trainer which allows you to train on your bike in various virtual locations to build your cycling endurance. The trainer comes with a powerful motor brake for giving resistance and virtual reality software to help create the situation you are riding in. The software has three different terrains you can choose from, the Atlantis, the Olympus and the Callisto.
The TacX Fortius interfaces with your computer to handle all the ride simulation programming. You can choose from animated images, graphic training or cycling in a live video. In the virtual world, you can actually ride with other riders who cycle with you in real live motion. You can simulate racing, go for a leisurely spin or setup fitness specific training. Race mode allows you choose various simulated race courses. For example, you can hit the streets of Italy, the backcountry rodes of Spain, the hillclimbs of France or the scenic countryside in Belgium.
Some of the data the TacX Fortius provides during the ride are speed, cadence, heart rate, distance, time and wind direction – just to name a few. Using the integrated computer software, you can easily choose different types of race scenarios as well as specific terrain that you want to train on. The brake on the motor gives you the sensation of climbing a hill or riding down a hill. You will get nearly the same sensations as if you were actually riding outside with hills.
You will encounter virtual images of other riders that seem almost real. The simulation even shows them getting up out of the saddle as well as spectators cheering and yelling!. Some will even provide you with sites of some spectacular crashes. Anything you would experience in a real live road race, you can see in the simulation Even including the time of day that you are riding. The simulation and envirionment can appear as if it is sunny and warm, or cool and cloudy.
If you want to skip the race scenarios and just ride for pleasure, you can choose the area you want to ride in. You will see different kinds of scenery and you will notice that when you ride faster, the scenery passes by much faster. It is all tied to the speed you are actually riding at. The virtual reality software allows you to imagine you are just about anywhere.
With the variety you can choose from with your Tacx Fortius, you will never get bored while cycling in your living room or your recreation room. You can travel to a different location whenever you want to. This allows you to stay in shape, and maintain your endurance even during those cold winter months when you can’t actually ride outside. Without a doubt this trainer is worth the money.
Here are a few of the main benefits of the TacX Fortius:
• You can train in the comfort of your home year round
• Virtual races with almost real competitors
• Beautiful scenes to make you feel like your really there
• Has various terrain choices for varying resistance levels
The Tacx Fortius is a very good quality interactive trainer. It can be purchased for around $1499 at dependable biking retailers. Minimum requirements for your PC for the software to run are as follows. You need a minimum of a Pentium IV processor. 1024 MB memory for XP and 2048 MB for Vista. You should have a Hard Disk space of 850 MB, a sound card and a graphics card as well as one free USB port.
This is a great trainer for your home. Now you don’t have to get out in the rain during the offseason or hit the gym’s stationary bike You can train year round in the comfort of your own home.
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